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As I sit here writing this, I am drinking processed instant coffee and Lord knows what kind of processed stuff in my creamer. (I know “Instant” coffee, but it’s something I picked up from my Grandmother a long time ago) Anyway….. I have been thinking a lot about natural foods and what is good for […]

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I got a call from a friend yesterday and he was asking me to clarify some conflicting advise he received about what sod to put under his oak tree. Apparently a “Lawn Care Professional” told him his best bet would be to plant Emerald Zoysia under his oak tree in his front yard. The area […]

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I see this all too often. I go out to a client’s house to work on their sprinkler system and there it is staring me in the face! My old evil adversary…. THE MIXED ZONE! What is a mixed zone? A mixed zone is a sprinkler zone that has two types of sprinkler heads that […]

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I wanted to share a video with you on “Side planting”. This video is by Pamela Crawford. Pamela is a Gardener and writer from right here in Georgia. She does an amazing job of explaining this simple concept and the results are as amazing as they are simple. Using her ideas, you can buy any […]

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This season, Scotts plans to test genetically modified Blue Grass in some of its employees’ lawns in Marryville, Oh, reported here in the Columbus Dispatch in Ohio. I have always been wary of genetically modified products, but I have never fancied myself a Chicken Little type. I understand that there is good to be gained […]

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Basic Lawn Care Tips That Make a Difference Today we have a guest post by Graham Mosley – a product and marketing manager at lawnmowerpros.com A great looking lawn makes us happy, but caring for it can be a challenge. The following tips can help you be the envy of the neighborhood. Soil […]

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Adding a fruit tree to your landscape is a very rewarding endeavor but you need to be aware of the care it requires. Here are some tips to make your planting successful! NOW is the time to plant. The colder and wetter the better. First you need to dig the hole about twice the […]

1. Don’t plant large shrubbery or trees against your house. The roots from them can damage your foundation and the foliage against the walls can cause mold and mildew. 2. Plan your design ahead of time. Always have a plan going in. This will save you time, money and aggravation. You don’t want to […]

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The winter is a great time to observe our feathered friends in our yard. Their color stands out more and there are less obstructions for viewing. It is also a crucial time to provide them with the food, water and housing they need. Unfortunately, during the winter months, a bird requires a higher caloric intake […]

Here is the follow-up and final article on the landscape renovation we did in The Hilton Ave area of Columbus Ga. We were postponed about 6 weeks waiting on plant material to come in, the home owner to get back from vacation and bad weather. The job is finally done and turned out really nice. […]